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Directions to George Square station (Edinburgh) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near George Square

    BusBus: 23, 35, 47B, 51, 9.TrainTrain: SCOTRAIL, AVANTI WEST COAST, CALEDONIAN SLEEPER, CROSSCOUNTRY, CROSSCOUNTRY.

How to get to George Square station by bus?

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How to get to George Square station by train?

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Bus stops near George Square in Edinburgh

  • Bristo Place, Old Town, 1 min walk,
  • Bristo Square, South Side, 1 min walk,
  • Forrest Road, Old Town, 2 min walk,
  • Lauriston Place, South Side, 3 min walk,
  • Surgeons' Hall, South Side, 4 min walk,

Train station near George Square in Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, 19 min walk,

Light Rail stations near George Square in Edinburgh

  • Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh, 24 min walk,

Bus lines to George Square station in Edinburgh

  • 2, Magdalene,
  • 9, Mayfield,
  • 12, Craigentinny,
  • 47, Ladywood,
  • 47, South Side,
  • 47B, Bush Estate,
  • 60, Canongate,
  • X52, Old Town,
  • 23, Trinity,
  • 27, Swanston,
  • 35, North Leith,
  • 45, Old Town,
  • N35, Riccarton,
  • 8, South Side,
  • N14, Granton,
  • 30, Wester Hailes,
  • 3, Mayfield - Wester Hailes,
  • N3, Haymarket - Birkenside,
  • 5, Swanston - Magdalene,
  • 7, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - Newhaven,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to George Square?

    The nearest stations to George Square are:

    • Bristo Place, Old Town is 42 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Bristo Square, South Side is 61 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Forrest Road, Old Town is 137 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Lauriston Place, South Side is 203 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Surgeons' Hall, South Side is 252 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Edinburgh is 1403 meters away, 19 min walk.
    • Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh is 1820 meters away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near George Square?

    These bus lines stop near George Square: 23, 35, 47B, 51, 9, X95.

  • Which train line stops near George Square?

    SCOTRAIL (Edinburgh)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The nearest light rail station to George Square in Edinburgh is Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh. It’s a 24 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The nearest train station to George Square in Edinburgh is Edinburgh. It’s a 19 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The nearest bus stations to George Square in Edinburgh are Bristo Place, Old Town and Bristo Square, South Side. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the first light rail that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:48.

  • What time is the last light rail to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the last light rail that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 00:19.

  • What time is the first train to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the first train that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:28.

  • What time is the last train to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the last train that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 01:11.

  • What time is the first bus to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The N14 is the first bus that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:08.

  • What time is the last bus to George Square in Edinburgh?

    The N30 is the last bus that goes to George Square in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:26.

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Public Transit to George Square in Edinburgh

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to George Square? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: Bristo Place; Bristo Square; Forrest Road; Lauriston Place; Surgeons' Hall; Edinburgh; Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams).

Bus: 23, 35, 47B, 51, 9, X95, 2, 12, 47, 47, X52, 27, 45, N35, 8, N14, 30.Train: SCOTRAIL, AVANTI WEST COAST, CALEDONIAN SLEEPER, CROSSCOUNTRY, CROSSCOUNTRY, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

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Public transport routes with stations closest to George Square in Edinburgh

Train lines with stations closest to George Square in Edinburgh

Bus lines with stations closest to George Square in Edinburgh